Change Author template in Android Studio
Modify your author information in Android Studio following this path: Editor
> File and Code Templates
> Includes
> File Header
. In here, assign your name in the template field ${USER}
:
Save the modifications to personify each new file you create.
How to hard code your name
To enforce ${USER}
to display your chosen name irrespective of the system's username, place a #set()
function at the beginning of your File Header:
And voila, the author comment will display your desired name, let's just hope it's not "Admin"!
Additional personal details
Shoot for the stars and infuse some extra personalized details using #set()
:
Congratulations, your future classes now come with free advertising!
Username discrepancies
If ${USER}
fetches wrong username, troubleshoot:
- Hard-code your author details using
#set()
if your development environment is consistent. - Update Windows username if the culprit is an incorrect OS username.
Creative use of template variables
Boost your flair by invoking other template variables:
${PROJECT_NAME}
for project context.${NAME}
for the name of the new file.- Date and time placeholders like
$DATE
and$TIME
.
Consider this a practical setup:
Your autograph now comes with extra timestamps and contextual info. Eat your heart out, J.K. Rowling!
Quick access to settings
Refine your workflow with shortcuts:
Ctrl+Alt+S
(orCmd+,
on Mac) launches settings.- The search box swiftly accesses "File and Code Templates".
Save time, more time to debate tab vs spaces!
Avoiding common problematic scenarios
Prevent these pitfalls with strategic thinking:
- Collaborative environments: consider if another user creates a file.
- Multiple machines/accounts: ensure your template works across different contexts.
Think of #set()
functions as a flexible assistant rather than a dictator. Always room for a second cup of coffee! ☕
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